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Umer Syed (UTA)

The 2013 American College Cricket South West Championship took place in Dallas, Texas hosted by Club President Umer Syed with Haris Siddiqui and the University of Arlington Cricket Club. Teams came from Texas, Alabama and Arkansas.

TV Asia reported from the 2 days of highly competitive cricket in wonderful sunshine. Ultimately the UTA Mavericks ended a splend first year for them by winning the South West title (the club was started in Feb by Umer, with assistance from American College Cricket President Lloyd Jodah ).

U HOUSTON CLEARLAKE vs TEXAS A & M KINGSVILLE : When Vivek Kotadia transferred to Clearlake, from Cleveland State, he quickly contacted Lloyd & got a club going. UHCL Hawks has since played in 2 Nationals, & now was in dallas to face new ACC member Tamu Kingsville !

The Hawks batted first & made 147 for 6. Rohit Bhogaraju 38, & Aditya Balasubramiam 34 were the top scorers. Pacer Udaya Reddy took 3 for 19.

The Javelinas’ Gourav Bajaj batted magnificently for 73* in 60 balls, with 5 fours & 1 six – no one else got into double figures as Tamu Kingsville fell short, getting 136 for 9 in 20 overs. For UCHL Ramesh Gangaraju took 3 for 27.

U of SOUTH ALABAMA vs TEXAS A & M AGGIES – Fallahuddin Syed’s 45 & 21* by captain Neel Patel helped South Alabama get 140 for 6 off 20, despite a great spell of 4 for 16, with one maiden, by Aggies’ captain & fast bowler Raheel Zubairy.

The Aggies got a solid start of 59 from Ankush Kothalkar 33, & Adhithya Rengarajan 23 but an excellent spell by leg spinner Srikanth Chalamal, 3 for 13 plus some excellent fielding by South Alabama, aided by bad running between the wickets by A & M resulting in 4 run outs,

Divya then followed up with a devastating spell of 4 for 17 but still the Texas Tech Red Raiders got the 150 required for victory for the loss of 8 wickets. Kamal Patel smased 56 in 32 balls with 9 fours & 1 six. Sami Motiwala & Shami Patel both made 28.

U of HOUSTON CLEARLAKE HAWKS vs U of HOUSTON COUGARS – the battle of the 2 Houston teams came down to the penultimate ball ! A 50 pening partnership between Aditya Mittapaly 59 and Rohit Bhogaraju 24 got the Hawks off to a good start and they reached 145 for 9 in 20 overs. Sameer Tai took 4 for 31 to restrict them from really piling it on.

After goin 0 for the loss of 2 wickets, Clearlake came back to win with 1 ball to spare. An incomplete scorecard prevented us from giving further details

Then a proceedural error by the Umpires & captains, in reducing overs & calculating a wrong “Duckworth-Lewis” total – Crichq was NOT used as it should have been resulted in ASU being set a target which they got (nor was the tournament manager consulted).

This was hard luck for the Texas A & M team,and would have been avoided had the situation been referred to Lloyd before the teams agreed to the total set by the umpires. Umpires’ deciions are final on the field, but reduction of overs must be referred toTournament Manager (Lloyd) & Duckworth-Lewis calculations must come from Crichq.

However the Texas A & M captain Raheel Zubairy & team displayed admirable “Spirit of Cricket” in accepting the end result and are great examples of how any sport should be played.

Divya then followed up with a devastating spell of 4 for 17 but still the Texas Tech Red Raiders got the 150 required for victory for the loss of 8 wickets. Kamal Patel smased 56 in 32 balls with 9 fours & 1 six. Sami Motiwala & Shami Patel both made 28.

U of HOUSTON CLEARLAKE HAWKS vs U of HOUSTON COUGARS – the battle of the 2 Houston teams came down to the penultimate ball ! A 50 pening partnership between Aditya Mittapaly 59 and Rohit Bhogaraju 24 got the Hawks off to a good start and they reached 145 for 9 in 20 overs. Sameer Tai took 4 for 31 to restrict them from really piling it on.

After goin 0 for the loss of 2 wickets, Clearlake came back to win with 1 ball to spare. An incomplete scorecard prevented us from giving further details

U of SOUTH ALABAMA vs TEXAS TECH – The Jaguars made 132 for 9. Their 2 topscorers Sridhar Reddy & Baghirat Pyrasani made 25, & were both run out ! Khizer Motiwala took 3 for 34, & Pushkar Ogale 2 for 18.

Motiwala followed up his bowling performance with 34*, whilst Kamal Patel 36 & Shami Patel 30 were once more in the runs as the Red Raiders won in 18.1 overs.

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS ARLINGTON vs TEXAS TECH – Univ of Texas Arlington batted first & piled up 182 for 9 wickets in 20 overs. It was consistent scoring, with # 1 through 7 getting into double figures ; top scorers were A Hoque with 37 and P Jadeja with 35*. Shami Motiwal took 4 for 33 and Arjun Tuli 3 for 29.

Texas Tech struggled to 95 for 7 off 20 overs, and except for the first 2 overs didn’t look like they could get UTA’s total. Haris Siddiqui took 2 for 12 and Sriram 2 for 23 as UTA romped and the South West regional title ! Match MVP was Sriram.

The Lone Star State may have the most colleges playing for the National Championship in Ft Lauderdale March 13 -17 on TV Asia – five !

Texas A & M , a 2012 Club of the Year, have lost only one of the 12 matches they’ve played in American College Cricket – and that was to eventual National Champions York College in the Semis of the Nationals.

That was a game on TV Asia, under the glare of 9 TV cameras and in the magnificent CBRP Cricket Stadium – to some observers it seemed the pressure of the situation got to the Aggies’ strong team, and they are eager to go all the way this time. Anurag Verma, their left-handed stroke player & a 2012 College Player of the Year will be a delight to watch opening the batting with Hamza Mohammed. Contribute to Texas A & M’s effort http://www.gofundme.com/20f6aw

Texas Tech, Club of the Year 2012, has its own cricket field, and the ability to practice anytime weather allows. With efficient and very pro active executive, members and alumni the Raiders are eyeing the Chanderpaul Trophy, and visualizing it back in Lubbock to show to the people in Buddy Holly’s hometown.

There are 2 different University of Houstons in Texas – the Cougars and the Hawks (until recently called the Blue Herons). The Cougars have played in 2 Nationals and a Regional, and have a lot of talent including USA player Ryan Corns, so they think its time they became National Champions.

The University of Houston Hawks are led by the passionate Vivek Kotadia, and accomplished a lot in their first year – over the past months they have been practicing hard for Florida.

A completely new team, the University of Texas – Arlington student Umer Musharref was excited at the chance to play in the American College Cricket Spring Break Championship, contacted Lloyd Jodah (American College Cricket President) and together they started the process to begin a club – whilst Umer organized the players and other details to play in the Nationals ! In a short time Umer secured sponsors –Samosa Hut & Grill, Currytos Restaurant & Dallas Premiere League https://www.facebook.com/samosahut?fref=ts

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It was a hard fought game, GWU batted first and opener Vivek Hadkar 31 (3 fours) got them to a good start. Coming at # 5 Ashutosh blasted 48 (4 fours & 3 sixes) to take them to 141 in 20 overs.

Bowling for Cleveland State Pawan took 3 early wickets for 27 runs, but Ashutosh powered GWU’s recovery.

Cleveland State struggled, with only Abhilash of the early batsmen hitting 24 (3 fours) until Dhaval came to the rescue, smashing 6 fours & 2 sixes in a fantastic 53*. He hit the ball in the gaps to take over the game and win it for Cleveland State.

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Carnegie Mellon vs Texas Tech

One of the first teams in American College Cricket, Carnegie Mellon returned to their 2nd American College Cricket National Cahmpionship. Two players, freshmen in 2009, returned as seniors, Sahil Jolly and Aayush.

Carnegie batted first, and put up a good total of 159 for 7. Naveen hit 53 (4 sixes, 4 fours) whilst Pratiq made 17.

Texas Tech never were out of the game, tough as the task was, and made 141. Raghav opened and made 37 (4 fours), Niihal Shah 27.

So Carnegie Mellon had returned to the sidefields of the Central Broward Regional Park, where it all started back in 2009.

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Texas A & M vs Penn State

The Aggies won the toss and sent Penn state in to bat. Currently ranked at # 1, Texas A & M was eager to continue their unbeaten streak in American College Cricket.

However they were withut their top fast bowler Ockert Greyvenstein. Nevertheless, the Penn State batting struggled and made 83. Wasif took 3 wickets for 4 runs in 3 overs. Sudhakar 2 wickets for 19 in 4 overs.

A good opening partnership by Texas A & M openers, captain Hamza 23 (2 fours) and Anurag 32 (3 fours) set up the win for the Aggies. Left hander Anurag had been their top opener at the South West regional. Venkatesh 22 (2 fours & 1 six) took Texas A & M home for the win.

Despite losing 2 of their top bowlers to graduation, Rahul Potghan and Ahmed Faraz, Auburn held the Clearlake batsmen and it took a captain’s knock by Prashant Manne of 57* (6 fours & 2 sixes) to get an excitingly close win for Houston Clearlake Blue Herons.

The team put up two scores of over 200 runs, against strong teams : 208 vs Texas Tech Raiders and 207 vs the Houston Cougars ! to stretch their unbeaten streak in American College Cricket to 7 games, and take the South West title !

TEXAS TECH RAIDERS vs TEXAS A & M AGGIES

Numer 9 and # 10 ranked Texas A & M Aggies and Texas Tech Raiders took the field Sunday morning knowing the winner would play the Finals of the first South West Championship, in College Station Aggies Captain Hamza, and left handed strokeplayer Anuragh put on 66 for the opening partnership before Hamza ws caught off Satyyam for 32, made in 27 balls (3 fours 2 sixes).

Anurag played some delightful shots before getting run out for 44, in 29 balls (4 fours 1 six). Venkatesh and Ochert Greyvenstein continued the Aggies onslaught.

Venkatesh struck 58 in 27 balls (6 fours 2 sixes), Greyvenstein 54* in 21 balls with a barrage of 5 sixes and 3 fours, including a 6 off the last ball ! The Aggies amassed 208 in their 20 overs !

As if the task was not tough enough, Hamza proved practically unplayable and took 4 Raiders’ wickets for 15 runs. Sunny and Wasif took 2 each..

The West Texas A & M University Buffs team was very new and inexperienced but they drove 10 hours for the opportunity to play in the South Westregionals. WTAMU Dean and Professor E W Henderson even came to watch the game and support the team.

Batting first the Buffs found it tough going against the excellent bowling attck of the UHouston Cougars,4 of whose bowlers took 2 wickets each: Ankit Mehta 2 for 6,Nabeel 2 for 14,Ryan Corns 2 for 9, Ahsan 2 for 17.

For WTAMU Buffs Shravan made 22 in 7 balls (2 fours) before getting stumped.Rahil made 21 in 23 balls ( 1 four 1 six). At the end Manoj struck a 6 amd finished on 11 runs.

Ryan Corns smashed 47* in 18 balls (5 fours 3 sixes).His opening partner Ahmed made 39 in 19 (6 fours 1 six) to make short work of the 100 runs needed to win, and the University of Houston Cougars advanced to the Finals to meet the waiting Texas A & M Aggies !

FINALS : AGGIES vs COUGARS

The Aggies batted first and once again Hamza and Anurag got them off to a good start,putting on 54 before Hamza was caught by Corns off Nabeel for 27 in 14 ( 1 four 2 sixes). Venkatesh then followed up his 59 earlier in the day with 29 in 21 (3 fours) as he and Anurag put on 58.

With the score on 150 Anuragh went for 67 in 45 balls (10 fours). Angadh struck a quick 41 in 21 balls (3 fours 2 sixes) as the Aggies amassed 207 to follow up their 208 against Texas Tech !

Cougars Captain Shuja was confident his strong batting lineup could get the total, and whhilst Ryan Corns and Ankit Mehta were at the wicket it looked possible. But Corns swept and was caught brilliantly by Ankush for 23 (3 fours) and Venkatesh bowled Mehta for 19 (3 fours).

Only Atiq low in the order showed resistance, striking 3 sixes in his 23 as the University of Houston Cougars team crumbled for 105, and the Texas A & M Aggies were the first South West regional Champions !

Bowling for the Aggies Greyvenstein showed pace and movement and took a wicket, Wasif took 2 for 25, Hamza wrapped up the tail with 2 for 10, whilst Ankush and Venkatesh took a wicket each.

The Aggies now get set to travel to Florida where they will be one of the favorites to win the national title in March, at the American College Cricket Spring Break Championship – to be seen on TV Asia.

On a cold Texas morning the first South West regional began as players shivered, but proceeded with enthusiasam and passion.

UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON CLEARLAKE vs TEXAS A & M AGGIES

Texas A & M,the hosts were playing against new team University of Houston Clearlake, which had not yet played a game together. A reasonable opening partnership by Hamza (9) and Anurag of 23 runs was followed by 55 between Anurag 54 in 24 balls (9 fours 2 sixes) and Venkatesh 39 in 24 balls (3 fours 1 six) .

Another good partnership of 38 between Venkatesh and all rounder Ochert Greyvenstein (14), plus Siddarth’s 12 took the Aggies to 156 all out.

SrIkant then opened the batting with VKC, and had the Tamu Aggies worried at 88 without loss,albeit a slow start.Then Venkatesh struck getting Sreekant caught by Ankush for 48 (2 fours,2 sixes) in 45 balls. Then followed a collapse mainly due to 2 run outs. VKC scored 47 in 28 balls (4 fours, 1 six).

Clearlake made 129 for 9 in their 20 oversthe Aggies getting the win by 27 runs.

TEXAS TECH RAIDERS vs WEST TEXAS A & M BUFFS

J Sandhu cracked the 2nd 50 of the day when he made 59 in 42 balls (4 fours 2 sixes) for the Radiers. He put on 47 with Reddy 26 (2 fours 2 sixes) then 70 with Raiders club President Nihal Shah, who made 30 in 18 balls (2 fours 2 sixes). When Sandhu was bowled by Manoj the Raiders were well set at 146 for 4 in the 15th over. They got to 185 for 9 in 20 with Prabeen getting 2 wickets for 39 runs.

The Buffs had driven 10 hours to get to College Station to play in their first competition, and made 77 in response.Saizad got 18 (2 fours), and Shravan 15 (3 fours). J Sandhu wrapped up the tail getting 3 wickets for 17 runs.Mishra took 2 for 4, Gana 2 for 15.

Texas Tech Raiders won.

UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON COUGARS vs UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON CLEARLAKE

The Houston Cougars had looked very strong at the 2011 American College Cricket Spring Break Championship so with the addition of USA player and 2010 Under 19 World Cup star Ryan Corns they were a severe challenge for the team newly put together by Vivek Kotadia at Houston Clearlake.

Nevertheless the Clearlake guys led by Hamza took it to the Cougars and only 2 batsmen got to double figues for the Cougars. Coming at #3 Ankit Mehta,one of the top batsmen,in the Houston area pulled every errant delivery by the Clearlake bowlers, and even good ones for 4s and 6s, smashing 89* in 39 balls 6 fours 8 sixes).

Opening, Ryan Corns made 37 in 17 balls (5 fours 2 sixes) and played his stylish leaning hook a number of times. Cougars made 154 in 15 overs (the game was reduced) . Shastri bowled his 2 victims and ended with 2 for 16. VKC too 2 for 43.

Clearlake was determinded to give the tough total a go, but the Cougars spin attack was mystifying, Ryan Corns getting 2 wickets for 11, Abbasi 2 wickets for 8. Pacer Haris took 2 for 10.

Clearlake pacer Srikant used his feet well to the spinners, played some delightful shots and made 17, whilst Sachin (not THE Sachin) made 12.

Clearlake finished with 78, losing but very happy with their road trip to particpate in their first tournament, and their first American College Cricket Championship !

The University of Houston Clearlake Cricket Club had now joined the American College Cricket family, so on this weekend they had acomplished a lot. They were already speaking of the potential of getting their own cricket fields at school, and looking forward to the 2012 American College Cricket Spring Break Championship in March.

Sunday Texas Tech vs Texas A & M then University of Houston Cougars vs West Texas A & M to determine the finalists !

With the National Championship just around the corner in March, teams in Texas are getting ready to make their mark ,warming up with the first South West Championship on Jan 28 & 29.

Texas A & M, Texas Tech, University of Houston Cougars, West Texas A & M and U of Houston Clearlake will compete in the South West regional on the new Texas A & M cricket field.

Another new team, University of North Texas, too late for the SW regional,is getting ready for the Spring Break Championship.

The team from UH Clearlake is a perfect example of how American College Cricket is growing the game. Vivek Kotadia, a student who played for Cleveland State at the 2011 Spring Break Championship, transfered to Clearlake, contacted American College Cricket President Lloyd Jodah, and started a club at UH Clearlake !

The West Texas A & M University team is spearheaded by Navdeep Uppal (President & Captain of its Buffaloes Cricket Club), and travelling hundreds of miles for their first real competition.

Shuja Navqi heads up the UH Cougars team whilst Nihal Shah is President of the # 10 nationally ranked Texas Tech Raiders Cricket Club – both teams are very strong.

Texas A & M Aggies,ranked # 9 nationally,is hosting the first South West regional on their brand new on campus cricket field. Club President Ramshankar Subramanian and 2011 Club President of the Year Pradeep Gudlur have played major roles in the organizing of the tournament.

Photo : Vivek Kotadia (UH Clearlake)

UH Clearlake vs TAMU 8 am

West TAMU vs TEXAS TECH 11 am

UH Cougars vs UH Clearlake 2.30 pm

TAMU vs TEXAS TECH 8 am

UH Cougars vs West Tamu 11 am

Finals 2.30 pm

For Registration in the national championship, the 2012 American College Cricket Spring Break Championship, March 14 -18, to be televised on TV Asia, contact Lloyd Jodah, American College Cricket President now, by phone 646

The American College Cricket South West Championship has been confirmed for Jan 28 & 29, 2012. It will be held on the Texas A & M University campus, utilising the Aggies Cricket club’s new cricket field.

TV Asia will follow up its televising of the Northeast & Mid Atlantic Championship by televising the South West Championship throughout USA & Canada – and staff will work hard throughout Christmas and New Year on the logistics.

The young players are excited at the opportunity to play on TV, and are also looking to improve their college’s rankings and seed in the national Championship set for March 2012.

Whilst the Buffaloes are new to American College Cricket, Texas Tech Raiders and Texas A & M Aggies strong teams,each with the abilty to be serious contenders to win the Chanderpaul Trophy in March. University of Houston Cougars could possibly field a tough team too.

Pradeep Gudlur, last year’s Aggies Cricket Club President, said, “We’ve collected stats and set up a good system for team selection, as objective as possible.

We have a lot of good players and want to select the best team – for example I can’t make the team. But that’s ok with me, I’ll be there to support.”

Any new teams wishing to join American College Cricket, or anyone wanting to start a club in their college, contact Lloyd Jodah.

Teams are currently registering for the national Championship, March 13 to 18- the deadline is Jan 31 – to be played in Ft Lauderdale.